Days 09 Nights / 10 Days

Routing Mumbai (Bombay) - Marrari - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Cochin - Mumbai

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Day 01: Arrival at Mumbai
Upon your arrival in Mumbai this morning, you will be met by our representative at the airport and escorted to your pre booked hotel. In the afternoon, take a half-day tour of Mumbai City. Overnight stay at hotel

Day 02: Full day in Mumbai
After breakfast, visit Elephanta Caves (rock-cut cave temples dedicated to Lord Shiva) - located across the sea from the Gateway of India and accessible by a short ferry ride. After returning from Elephanta caves, visit Gateway of India - the landmark of Mumbai, one of the former principal ports when visitors came to India by ship. The Gateway was conceived following the visit of King George V to India in 1911 and was officially opened in 1924. Also visit the Prince of Wales Museum & drive past Mumbai's famous Marine Drive. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03: Flight Mumbai/Cochin & Drive Cochin / Marrari
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight to Cochin. On arrival in Cochin, drive to Marrari and check-in at your hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04: Day in Marrari
After breakfast, you will visit Mararikulam, a small village tucked away behind a line of dense palms that rise like a sudden rampart of green out of the sands. Like all villages, Mararikulam has evolved naturally, in picturesque locales. Everywhere, the pungent scents of the sea mingle with the fragrance of coconut oil and spices. There are no rave parties here, no noisy water scooters, and no beach side hawkers. It is the perfect spot for those seeking to undo the stresses of city life and experience complete peace and serenity. Spend the day at leisure by the poolside, take a dip in the sea, or explore the region and its fishing villages on cycling or walking tours. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05: Day in Marrari
Day at leisure for you to soak yourselves in the calm sea water and relax on the sun kissed beaches of Marrari. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06: Drive Marrari / Kumarakom
After breakfast, drive from Marrari to Kumarakom. Kumarakom is a tiny hamlet on the banks of a lagoon formed by the Vembanad Lake. Kumarakom is a picturesque world of backwaters, thatched houseboats, Chinese fishing nets and swaying palms. It comprises of a number of islands in the backwaters and waterways, linking the islands and providing a panoramic treat for the visitors. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 07: Kumarakom - Alleppey
After breakfast, drive to the jetty and board your houseboat to Alleppey (Alappuzha), a busy town situated south of Cochin, surrounded by cocoa-palm plantation and has an intricate network of canals and lakes. Alleppey is also a major center for backwater cruises in Kerala. The Nehru Cup Boat Race, the most colorful and exhilarating snake-boat race of Kerala, is held here every August making this backwater district very unique and popular with tourists. It is also the centre of the famous Coir products of Kerala. Enjoy an overnight house boat cruise, with all meals served on board.

Day 08: Alleppey - Cochin
This morning, disembark from the houseboat at Alleppey and drive to Cochin (Kochi), the commercial capital of Kerala and the most cosmopolitan city of the state. Cochin is endowed with a natural harbour and is claimed to be the "Venice of the Orient" and the "Queen of the Arabian Sea". Strategically located on the East-West trade route, it is Kerala's major port, boasting one of the finest natural harbours of the world that forms the hub around which the city revolves.

After checking in at your hotel, enjoy a city tour of Cochin. In the evening, enjoy Kathakali dance performance. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 09: Flight Cochin / Mumbai
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight to Mumbai. Upon arrival in Mumbai, check-in at your hotel. Day at leisure in Mumbai for you to catch up with some last minute shopping. Overnight stay at hotel

Day 10: Depart Mumbai

This morning you will be transferred to International airport to catch your back home.